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Charter Commission January 11, 2007 Page 11 D. Terms of Charter Members Not approved by Charter Commission (1-17-2008) Commissioner Duffy noted she reviewed the list, and members serve until they are replaced. She did not have an updated list. Chair Warren indicated that Bening had the list. Commissioner Carlson stated he had a hard copy of the list. Commissioner Trehus stated that they should add four years to each of the dates because of reappointment. E. Legal Council Commissioner Trehus stated that he believed they needed their own attorney. They needed to know the budget, because there was grey area on the statutory limit. He recommended a subcommittee to address the issue. MOTION by Commissioner Trehus, seconded by Commissioner Dahl, to form a subcommittee to address the Commission's need of legal Council. Commissioner Bor stated that a good chair was just lost. She believed that if the Commission pursued obtaining its own legal Council, it would be seen as a defensive move. Chair Warren indicated that Mounds View hired their own counsel, and the advice was incorrect, so there was continued frustration. Commissioner Bor asked for clarification on the goal of hiring its own legal Council, and she expressed concern about approving a subcommittee action. Commissioner Trehus inquired if the City could say that staff would not come to a meeting. He stated the Commission should have access to an attorney. To put forth an amendment, it would behoove the Commission to have it reviewed by a lawyer. Motion carried on 8 -ayes, 4 -nays (Bening, Carlson, Vacha, and Bor) vote. Commissioner Trehus and Commissioner Dahl formed the subcommittee. SET AGENDA — Chair Warren set the following agenda for the April 10, 2007 Charter Commission Meeting: 1. Call to Order and Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Open Mike